Is physical activity for any-body? In/exclusion and the mythical norm in physical culture Abstract: How/can physical activity be for any-body? What would or could that look like, in policy, in practice, in ‘vibes’? Dr. Griffin’s research aims to unpack the relationship between health and/or wellness imperatives (the neoliberal and moral obligation to engage in health […]
Join us on March 6 2025 as Dr. Sommer Amundsen-Huffmaster explores “Trouble in Transitions: The Neurophysiology of Freezing of Gait in Parkinson’s Disease”. Abstract: Freezing of gait (FOG) is one of the most debilitating features of Parkinson’s disease (PD). It is the feeling that one’s feet are glued to the ground, when trying to walk, […]
Who’s Protecting Whom? Red Herrings and Dog Whistles About Trans Athletes Abstract: It seems we are living during a cultural moment awash with enthusiastic, even joyful, embracement of women’s sport. We’ve been here before. A backlash will surely follow. Despite the appearance of support, a veiled attack on women’s sport is being levied through a […]